For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 993 students in Routt County, CO. The top-ranked public middle schools in Routt County, CO are North Routt Community Charter School, Steamboat Springs Middle School and Sleeping Giant School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Routt County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Routt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Routt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Routt Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26990 Eagle Lane
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Steamboat Springs Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Soroco Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 South Grant Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-8531
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-8531
Gr: 6-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Hayden Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Breeze Basin Blvd
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Routt County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Routt County, CO include North Routt Community Charter School, Steamboat Springs Middle School and Sleeping Giant School. Routt County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public middle schools are located in Routtunty?
4 public middle schools are located in Routtunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Routtunty?
Routtunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Routtunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Routtunty include: Soroco Middle School vs. Steamboat Springs Middle School, Steamboat Springs Middle School vs. Soroco Middle School
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